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G388 FBL

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,907 mi
Last recorded173,907 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG388 FBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 173,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 173,121 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 171,553 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 171,553 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 170,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s chissis slighty damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2012 170,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s chissis slighty damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2008 166,066 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 162,748 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 160,823 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 160,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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G388 FBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G388 FBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G388 FBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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